🏆 30 years of leadership — and one very special recognition. We are incredibly proud to share that our President and Co-Founder, Ian Walker, has been named the recipient of the 2026 CHFA Leadership Award. This year marks Ian’s 30th year at the helm of Left Coast Naturals, and what a journey those three decades have been. It started in 1996 with Skeet & Ike’s—making nut butters in borrowed kitchens, selling at local markets, and delivering products out of the back of a car. From there came Left Coast Organics and Hippie Snacks. A commitment to organic and natural foods before they became mainstream. Becoming one of Canada’s early B Corp businesses. And ultimately, growing Left Coast Naturals from its Western Canadian roots into the national distributor we are today. Through every chapter, Ian has remained remarkably consistent in what matters most: building a good business with good people, doing things differently when there’s a better way, and helping move this industry forward. Thirty years later, there are brands on shelves, businesses built, careers shaped, relationships spanning decades, and a natural products industry that Ian has helped make a little better along the way. Ian, we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations on an incredibly well-deserved CHFA Leadership Award. 💚 Here’s to 30 years of doing business differently—and to whatever comes next. Canadian Health Food Association #CHFA #CHFAIndustryAwards #Leadership #NaturalProducts #CanadianBusiness #LeftCoastNaturals
Left Coast Naturals
Food and Beverage Services
Burnaby, BC 4,311 followers
Canadian organic and natural food manufacturer & distributor. We believe that food made right can make a difference.
About us
Left Coast Naturals is an organic and natural food manufacturer and distributor based in Burnaby, British Columbia. The brands we manufacture are Hippie Foods, Skeet & Ike’s, and Left Coast Bulk Foods. We also market and distribute approximately 30 brands and 200 bulk food commodities to more than 500 stores across Western Canada. Left Coast Naturals follows a different distribution model. We focus intensely on a limited number of brands, enabling our sales team to know each brand intimately. Our unique distribution approach and full service category management help us to establish a strong retail product presence and quickly build sales. We treat people the way we want to be treated. If we say we will do something then we will do whatever it takes to make it happen. Our triple bottom line philosophy (People, Planet and Prosperity) incorporates sustainability in everything we do. It’s embedded in our products, culture, and the way we do business. We take the time to get to know farmers and manufacturers. This ensures our food is at its peak in quality and taste, and grown in a fair, environmentally friendly way. We believe that food made right can make the World a better place.
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http://www.leftcoastnaturals.com
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- Food and Beverage Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Burnaby, BC
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- Privately Held
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- 1996
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- a) full service grocery distribution and category management, b) manufacturer of certified organic, gluten free, and natural grocery products, c) distribution of organic and natural bulk foods, and d) private label food manufacturing
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4612 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4C3, CA
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🍁 Toronto, here we come! The Left Coast Naturals team is heading east for CHFA NOW Toronto 2026, and we’re bringing an incredible group of brands with us. 📍 Exhibition Place | Toronto, ON 📅 September 25–27 🌿 Booths 317–329 We’re looking forward to three days of connecting with retailers, industry partners, old friends and new faces — and showcasing some of the innovative brands we’re proud to represent across Canada. As Left Coast Naturals continues to grow nationally, CHFA NOW is always one of our favourite opportunities to get out from behind the emails, spreadsheets and Teams calls and spend some time together as an industry. 💚 If you’ll be at the show, come say hello, meet our team, discover our brands, and see what’s new at Left Coast. See you in Toronto! 🇨🇦 Frux Pip's Heirloom Snacks Henri Nutrition @smart strips Canada Sauce Kettle & Fire Hippie Snacks @Left Coast Organics #CHFANOW #CHFANOWToronto #LeftCoastNaturals #NaturalProducts #CPG #NaturalCPG #CanadianCPG #Toronto #NaturalOrganicWellness
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We're proud to share that our President & Co-Founder, Ian Walker, was recently featured on the Selling on Giants podcast! Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience building Hippie Snacks and Left Coast Naturals, Ian shares an honest look at what it really takes to build a successful retail brand—and why getting on shelf is just the beginning. In this episode, Ian discusses: • What makes a brand truly retail-ready. • Common mistakes brands make when moving from DTC to retail. • The importance of understanding margins, trade spend, and the true cost of growth. • Why thoughtful, regional expansion often outperforms chasing national distribution too soon. • How diversified revenue streams can create long-term stability. • Why curiosity, patience, and continuous learning remain some of the greatest competitive advantages in our industry. Whether you're an emerging founder, an established brand, or simply passionate about consumer products, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience. 🎧 Give it a listen here: https://lnkd.in/g73AnkQD #ConsumerGoods #CPG #Retail #NaturalProducts #Leadership #BrandBuilding #HippieSnacks #LeftCoastNaturals #SellingOnGiants #Podcast #Entrepreneurship
From Farmers Market to National Retail: 30 Years of Growth for Left Coast Naturals
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We are proud to represent Frux across Canada 🇨🇦! #cpg #cpgindustry #productlaunch #newproduct #whatsnew
New drop 🎉 Frux Date Bites are officially on shelf across Canada! Three flavours 👇 💚 Pistachio coated, with a creamy hazelnut butter filling 🥜 Peanut coated, with a rich peanut butter filling 🍒 Wild Berry, finished with a coconut flake coating Here’s why we made them. Many energy bites and balls are simple blends of dates and nuts, and some rely on added sugars for extra sweetness. We wanted to create something different—more indulgent, more textured and more flavourful. Every Frux Date Bite is coated and filled with real nut butter, so you get layers of texture and flavour, not just sweetness. A typical energy ball can contain around 9g of added sugar. Ours have 0️⃣. All the sweetness comes naturally from dates. And with 4–8g of fibre per three-bite serving, compared with roughly 2g across the category, Frux delivers more than great taste. 💪 That last part matters more than ever. Consumer interest in fibre, gut health and more balanced snacking continues to grow, making high-fibre options increasingly relevant. ✅ No sugar added ✅ High in fibre ✅ Vegan ✅ Gluten-free ✅ Non-GMO ✅ Ingredients you can actually read out loud Bringing a new product line to shelf is about much more than the product itself. It takes forecasts, artwork deadlines, production planning, case counts and, most importantly, buyers willing to believe in a growing brand. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this launch to life. 🙏 Frux Date Bites are on shelf now across Canada. 🇨🇦 #Frux #DateBites #CanadianCPG #NewProductLaunch #HealthySnacking #HighFibre #NoSugarAdded #CanadianBrands
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What an incredible honour. We're proud to share that four Left Coast Naturals nominations have officially been shortlisted for the 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards! Congratulations to: 🏆 Left Coast Naturals – Distributor of Distinction 🏆 Ian Walker – Willie Peltzer Hall of Fame Award 🏆 Ian Walker – John Holtmann Leadership Award 🏆 Luanne Svetelj – Excellence in Sales Award These nominations celebrate more than individual achievements—they reflect the passion, collaboration, and dedication of our entire team. Every day, we're fortunate to work alongside incredible brand partners, retailers, suppliers, and industry peers who share our commitment to bringing great natural and organic products to Canadians. A special congratulations to Ian and Luanne on this well-deserved recognition. Your leadership, expertise, and commitment to our industry continue to inspire everyone around you. Thank you to CHFA and to everyone who took the time to nominate and support us. We're honoured to be recognized alongside so many outstanding people and organizations making a positive impact in the natural products community. Congratulations to all of this year's finalists—we can't wait to celebrate with you this fall! Voting is now open! https://lnkd.in/g5chXRYF Canadian Health Food Association Ian Walker Luanne Svetelj #chfa #chfaNOW #NOWindustry #naturalwellnessorganic #bcorp #canadiangrocery #Awards #chfaawards #nominees #goodpeopleprovidinggoodfood
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For 30 years, Left Coast Naturals has been proud to call Canada home. From our beginnings on the West Coast to serving retailers and communities across the country, we've remained committed to one simple purpose: connecting Canadians with great food from great people. Today, we're grateful for our incredible employees, customers, brand partners, growers, and communities who have been part of our journey. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Canada Day! 🍁 Happy Canada Day from all of us at Left Coast Naturals. 🇨🇦 #CanadaDay #CanadianCompany #LeftCoastNaturals #GoodPeopleProvidingGoodFood
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We're incredibly proud to share that Left Coast Naturals, our brands, and several members of our team have been nominated for multiple CHFA Industry Achievement Awards this year. Among these nominations, we're especially excited to celebrate our President, Ian Walker, who has been nominated for both the Willie Peltzer Hall of Fame Award and the John Holtmann Leadership Award. These nominations reflect decades of dedication to our industry, unwavering commitment to our values, and leadership that continues to inspire our team every day. We're also honoured to recognize the outstanding contributions of our broader team: 🏆 Left Coast Naturals - Distributor of Distinction 🏆 Left Coast Naturals-Brand Excellence 🏆 Coby Palidwar - Woman of Influence 🏆 Luanne Svetelj - Excellence in Sales At Left Coast Naturals, we've always believed that success is built by passionate people who care deeply about making good food more accessible. These nominations are a reflection of the incredible work being done across our organization—from our warehouses and offices to our sales team and brand partners across Canada. Thank you to CHFA for this recognition, and congratulations to all of this year's nominees. We are honoured to be part of such a vibrant, innovative, and purpose-driven industry. Canadian Health Food Association #CHFA #NaturalProducts #Leadership #GoodPeopleProvidingGoodFood #CPG #Teamwork
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We’re proud to celebrate Coby Palidwar, National Sales Director at Left Coast Naturals, who has been recognized as one of **Canada’s 25 Most Influential Women in the Health Food Industry**. Coby's leadership, passion for the natural foods movement, and commitment to building strong partnerships across the industry continue to make a meaningful impact — both within Left Coast Naturals and throughout the Canadian natural grocery community. The natural foods industry has long been shaped by passionate women who lead with purpose, integrity, and a deep commitment to healthier communities. Recognitions like this are a powerful reminder of the importance of continuing to elevate and support women in leadership across our industry. Congratulations, Coby — we’re grateful for your leadership and proud to have you representing Left Coast Naturals. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejiWnqaJ #WomenInLeadership #NaturalProducts #HealthFoodIndustry #CPG #LeftCoastNaturals #cpgindustry #canadiangrocery
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What an incredible #CHFAnow show! This reel that really captures the energy of the weekend, as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary 🔥 Shoutout to our fantastic LCN team Ian Walker Coby Palidwar Sean Maracle Peter Chu Luanne Svetelj Meghan McCandless Maria Ligeza Rachelle Goodier Levi Trudeau Graham Daughton Samantha Steele Peter Weiss Terri Field Kevin Jowsey Saneeka T. James Anderson for your hard work! And a huge thank you to our participating vendor partners for trusting us with your growth goals. Hippie Snacks Left Coast Organics Kettle & Fire Made with Local Nonna Pia's Waísamama Guayusa Co. Taza Chocolate House of Macadamias Frux Canada Sauce ShaSha Co Henri Nutrition Pip's Heirloom Snacks Friends, if we connected at the show, and you want to continue the conversation, our inbox is open. 😎 Reach out to us at goodpeople@leftcoastnaturals.com See you all at the next one!
CHFA NOW 🔥 What. A. Show. This one hit different. As we celebrate 30 years of Left Coast Naturals, standing in our booth and connecting with retailers from coast to coast was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come — and how much bigger the opportunity is ahead. 😎 From our roots in Western Canada to now serving partners nationally, this expansion isn’t just about geography. It’s about relationships. It’s about trust. It’s about continuing to win — together.🙌 To the Canadian Health Food Association team, you continue to breathe life into the community that is the Natural and Wellness industry. We are indebted to you. 🌿 To our incredible Left Coast Naturals team — the energy, execution, and passion you brought to #CHFAnow was next level. You showed exactly why we’re growing. 🌟 To our vendor partners — thank you for trusting us with your brands as we expand nationally. The innovation and momentum in our booth created real excitement on the floor. 💫 And to the retailers who stopped by — thank you for believing in what we’re building. The conversations were strong, strategic, and forward-focused. 🤝 30 years strong. Now national. And we’re just getting started. Let’s keep building. #CHFANow #LeftCoastNaturals #30YearsStrong #NationalGrowth #NaturalProducts #TeamWork #networking #cpg #cpgindustry #tradeshow #organic #bcorp #dreamteam #canadiangrocery #herewego #herewegrowagain
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We can't wait to see you at #CHFAnow! Drop by booths 1702-171, meet some of our awesome vendors, and check out our newest brand launches. 😎 🔥 #cpg #cpgindustry #bfy #naturalproducts #tradeshow #networking #brandbuilding #salesteam #showcase #innovation #canadiangrocery
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